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Governor Chris Christie signs into law legislation to strengthen and encourage the continued growth of New Jersey’s solar industry, while protecting ratepayers from increased costs in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The bill, S-1925, couples an acceleration of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for solar energy with a reduction of the solar alternate compliance payments, meeting an important goal of the Governor’s 2011 Energy Master Plan (EMP), strengthening the solar market in New Jersey, and securing the state’s place as a national solar energy leader. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie speaks after signing into law legislation to strengthen and encourage the continued growth of New Jersey’s solar industry, while protecting ratepayers from increased costs in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The bill, S-1925, couples an acceleration of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for solar energy with a reduction of the solar alternate compliance payments, meeting an important goal of the Governor’s 2011 Energy Master Plan (EMP), strengthening the solar market in New Jersey, and securing the state’s place as a national solar energy leader. Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher on left and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Bob Martin on right. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie speaks after signing into law legislation to strengthen and encourage the continued growth of New Jersey’s solar industry, while protecting ratepayers from increased costs in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The bill, S-1925, couples an acceleration of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for solar energy with a reduction of the solar alternate compliance payments, meeting an important goal of the Governor’s 2011 Energy Master Plan (EMP), strengthening the solar market in New Jersey, and securing the state’s place as a national solar energy leader. Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher on left and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Bob Martin on right. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie speaks after signing into law legislation to strengthen and encourage the continued growth of New Jersey’s solar industry, while protecting ratepayers from increased costs in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The bill, S-1925, couples an acceleration of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for solar energy with a reduction of the solar alternate compliance payments, meeting an important goal of the Governor’s 2011 Energy Master Plan (EMP), strengthening the solar market in New Jersey, and securing the state’s place as a national solar energy leader. Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher on left. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie speaks after signing into law legislation to strengthen and encourage the continued growth of New Jersey’s solar industry, while protecting ratepayers from increased costs in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The bill, S-1925, couples an acceleration of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for solar energy with a reduction of the solar alternate compliance payments, meeting an important goal of the Governor’s 2011 Energy Master Plan (EMP), strengthening the solar market in New Jersey, and securing the state’s place as a national solar energy leader. Commissioner of Environmental Protection Bob Martin on right. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie speaks after signing into law legislation to strengthen and encourage the continued growth of New Jersey’s solar industry, while protecting ratepayers from increased costs in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The bill, S-1925, couples an acceleration of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for solar energy with a reduction of the solar alternate compliance payments, meeting an important goal of the Governor’s 2011 Energy Master Plan (EMP), strengthening the solar market in New Jersey, and securing the state’s place as a national solar energy leader. Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher on left and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Bob Martin on right. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie talks about the shootings in Aurora, CO while in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, July 23, 2012. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie answers questions from the press after signing into law legislation to strengthen and encourage the continued growth of New Jersey’s solar industry, while protecting ratepayers from increased costs in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The bill, S-1925, couples an acceleration of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for solar energy with a reduction of the solar alternate compliance payments, meeting an important goal of the Governor’s 2011 Energy Master Plan (EMP), strengthening the solar market in New Jersey, and securing the state’s place as a national solar energy leader. Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher on left and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Bob Martin on right. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie answers questions from the press after signing into law legislation to strengthen and encourage the continued growth of New Jersey’s solar industry, while protecting ratepayers from increased costs in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The bill, S-1925, couples an acceleration of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for solar energy with a reduction of the solar alternate compliance payments, meeting an important goal of the Governor’s 2011 Energy Master Plan (EMP), strengthening the solar market in New Jersey, and securing the state’s place as a national solar energy leader. Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher on left and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Bob Martin on right. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie answers questions from the press after signing into law legislation to strengthen and encourage the continued growth of New Jersey’s solar industry, while protecting ratepayers from increased costs in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The bill, S-1925, couples an acceleration of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for solar energy with a reduction of the solar alternate compliance payments, meeting an important goal of the Governor’s 2011 Energy Master Plan (EMP), strengthening the solar market in New Jersey, and securing the state’s place as a national solar energy leader. Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher on left and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Bob Martin on right. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie and Senate President Steve Sweeney shake hands at a press conference after signing into law legislation to strengthen and encourage the continued growth of New Jersey’s solar industry, while protecting ratepayers from increased costs in Trenton, N.J. on Monday, July 23, 2012. The bill, S-1925, couples an acceleration of the renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for solar energy with a reduction of the solar alternate compliance payments, meeting an important goal of the Governor’s 2011 Energy Master Plan (EMP), strengthening the solar market in New Jersey, and securing the state’s place as a national solar energy leader. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)